Sperm quality seems to be declining around the world and now scientists are narrowing in on what might be behind the problem. Male infertility contributes to approximately half of all cases of infertility and affects 7% of the male population. However, it is much less discussed than female infertility, partly due to the social and cultural taboos surrounding it. For the majority of men with fertility problems, the cause remains unexplained and stigma means many are suffering in silence. Factors including pollution have been shown to affect men’s fertility, and specifically, sperm quality, with potentially huge consequences for individuals and entire societies.
Posted by on 04 May 2023
